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Team News West Ham will once again be without midfielder Joe Cole for the game against Wigan as he struggles to recover from his hamstring injury.

Defender James Tomkins and full-back George McCartney are also out.

Midfielder Mark Noble may make his first start since February after recovering from a shoulder injury to come off the bench against Manchester United on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Wigan manager Roberto Martínez has no new injury worries for his side's third match in a week but may choose to freshen things up again at West Ham.

The Spaniard made just two changes for Wednesday's defeat at Manchester City, bringing back goalkeeper Joel Robles and striker Franco di Santo.

Forward Callum McManaman could be set for a recall but Roman Golobart remains out of the picture after twisting an ankle in training.

Match Notes Wigan's run to the FA Cup final appears not to have distracted them, as they troubled Manchester City in midweek, and Martínez's team have a strong recent track record against West Ham.

While Wigan are desperately jostling for a survival position, the east London club have already eased into safe territory after a four-game unbeaten run including Wednesday's draw against Manchester United, with Andy Carroll finding form.

Betting: Home 23-20, Away 23-10, Draw 12-5.

Stat of the game: West Ham have drawn their last three games in the Premier League.